“I promised my mom it was the last fight”: Khabib wins the fight and announces the withdrawal – Combat Sports



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Russian fighter lost his father in early July victim of Covid-19

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced on Saturday that he will be retiring from MMA. The 32-year-old Russian fighter defeated American Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254, retained the lightweight belt (up to 70 kg) and at the end of the fight revealed that he will end his career after father Abdulmanap has died in early July a victim of Covid-19.

“Thanks to the people who are with me. This was my last fight. There is no way I can get back here without my dad. When the UFC called me to fight Justin, I spoke to my mom for three days and promised her it was my last fight. Yes I give my word, I have to deliver, ”said Khabib, who ends his career with an impressive record of 29 wins in 29 games.

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